Course Code: cscp
Duration: 35 hours
Prerequisites:
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Overview:

The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) course is an educational and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field. The instructor-led version of the program offers delegates the opportunity to review the content presented in the text and web-based study tools in a classroom setting.

Course Outline:

Introduction

DAY 1:

Module 1: Supply Chain Design:

→ Considering inputs and objectives of supply chain management strategy

→ Recognizing and resolving misalignments and gaps

→ Accounting and financial reporting information, strategic analysis tools, and economic considerations

→ Designing the supply chain while understanding and working within business considerations

→ Designing fulfillment strategies and products for different markets and requirements

→ Understanding electronic business considerations and key technology applications

→ Understanding implementation tools including project management processes and communication.

DAY 2:

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning and Execution :-

→ Procuring and delivering goods and services using supply chain management

→ Using demand management, including demand forecasting and prioritization

→ Using master planning, master scheduling, and sales and operations planning (S&OP)

→ Managing, planning, and controlling inventory

→ Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventoryrelated

→ Managing supply based on total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis

DAY 3:

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning and Execution (cont.)

→ Developing supply plans based on buyersupplier relationships

→ Logistics, warehouse, and transportation management, forecasting, and planning

→ Making considerations for monetary, regulatory, and trade conditions

→ Segmentation of customer-focused marketing, customers, suppliers, and other partners

→ Fundamentals of supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM)

→ Managing reverse logistics and waste

DAY 4:

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices:

→ Standards, regulations, and sustainable best practices compliance

→ International standards and considerations for import/export, intellectual property, licensing, tax and accounting, and labor laws

→ Corporate social responsibility for sustainability, UN Global Compact, and GRI initiatives

→ Accreditations, certifications, and standards for quality, environment, social, and safety objectives

DAY 5:

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices (cont.)

→ Identifying, assessing, classifying and responding to risks

→ Compliance, security, and regulatory concerns

→ Improving the supply chain through measuring and analyzing performance using supply chain metrics focused on customers, financial reports, and operational practices, and customer service

→ Utilizing continuous improvement and change management techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time